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We receive a lot of questions about the obligation to file a tax return. What are the rules?The tax authorities will normally send you a tax return when you are in 'the system' and the wage tax you paid in the past year didn't cover... Read More

Invitation to file a tax return in the Netherlands The tax authorities send out the invitations to file a tax return from January each year. The invitation can be sent later though. If you have received an invitation to file a tax return a deadline... Read More

Question: I am an EU citizen arrived in the Netherlands in December 2011. I have applied and received a sofi number (nowadays called BSN) using my home country’s address and I was supposed to register in a municipality over the next days.... Read More

Your employer will not take care of your personal income tax return. An employer has to take care of the payroll administration and make sure that the right amount of wage tax and premiums social security are withheld and paid to the tax... Read More

Source: De Telegraaf, 2012People who systematically fail to file an income tax return must now fear a prison sentence. The court in Leeuwarden has sentenced five notorious Frisian refusers to suspended prison sentences of two weeks and fines of €... Read More

Question:I de-registered from the gemeente on 14th February 2015, should I have heard from the tax office by now?In January I got the annual blue envelope, but as yet I have not done anything with this as I expected it to be succeeded with the M... Read More

Question:I have worked 1 year with sofi number in Amsterdam. I am leaving the Netherlands and would like to claim a tax refund. Is it possible with only a sofinumber ( I do not have a BSN)?Answer:Sofinumber and BSN are the same numbers, just a... Read More

Question:I worked in Holland in 2014 and have paid tax that I hear I can claim back. Can you please tell me how I can do this as I don‘t have a tax calculation. I am based back in the UK and need to find out, thanks.Answer:You may indeed be... Read More

Question:I did my tax return for 2014 over the internet in February 2015. I was wondering when I could expect the refund.Answer:You should receive the refund before July 1, 2015. The tax authorities have begun paying out refunds for tax returns... Read More

Question: I asked the M form (for 2013) last year and I got it, but I wasn‘t able to fill it in and I didn‘t ask for a deadline extension. What can i do then? Can I still send the form? Answer: Since you were not invited to file... Read More

Fine for filing your income tax return late or not at all The tax authorities can raise a fine if you didn't file your tax return or filed it too late. You can also get a fine if you don't pay in time or don't pay the entire tax claim.... Read More

You received an invitation from the Dutch tax authorities to file a tax return Since it is not always possible to file a tax return before the general deadline of April 1 (May 1 for the 2014 tax year) it is possible to request a time extension. If... Read More

I am from Canada and worked in Amsterdam from April-July 2014. I did not realize that I had to deregister, so I did not receive an invitation to file a tax return. I have sent a letter of request to deregister to the Tax Office and I requested an M... Read More

Question:I came to the Netherlands in Jan 2012 to join my husband on MVV who has 30% ruling. I started working as a freelancer teacher in 2013 and then on 0.4 FTE in 2014. Also do some freelancing for the same employer during my non contracted hours.... Read More

Question:
I forgot to file a tax return in a previous year. Can I still file a tax return for that year?
Answer:
It is possible to file a tax return for the previous 5 years. So in 2015 you can file a tax return for the years 201... Read More

Yes, Expatax can certainly help you with both tax returns and make sure that income is not declared double, that the correct tax credits and deductions are claimed and that the deadlines are met.
Both tax returns will be prepared by our quali... Read More

Question:
Dear Arjan, I've been living in the Netherlands for almost 6 years, and worked for
the same company since my arrival. I qualify for the 30% ruling, and my
employer informed me that there will be no change to my 30% status. I've... Read More

What is the WOZ?
The WOZ value is estimated every year by your municipality. They send you a statement. The WOZ value is also mentioned on the local property tax assessments. If you can't find anything contact the local town hall. If... Read More